Spider Rigging Setup

[gixxer420]

Wanna try my luck and learn to Spider Rig.

Dont really want new stuff just incase I dont like it.

Need the rod holder and also rods.. Let me know what yall have that you want rid of.. Items will need to be shipped as well..

[fishin813]

Have you got somewhat of a budget that you feel you can spend.

First - need rod/holders - can be bought or made
Rods - how big is your boat - what size rods do you feel you can handle
Reels - these can be at all price range - mainly something that you can put line
on as a holding spot.
Tolling Mtr - what kind are you wanting - short term - long term multi uses.
After a while - when you get into type of baits - jigs - zips - cranks - double/single
hook sets
Weights - multi sizes etc.

Might start by making your complete "wish list" than start putting costs to it
(new - used ) yard sale - closeouts - e-bay etc.

Just some thoughts my friend

[gixxer420]

All I'm needing is rod holder, rods and some reels for them. I have crappie fished all my life but never spider rig. I have all the tackle and line covered. I have a 18ft polar kraft aluminum bass boat. I'm thinking rod length around 12 to 14 ft with a 4 pole setup. I'm just not wanting to sink a lot of money into this and not like it. This is why I'm looking for used items. I could go with the pinnacle rods and some reels. But if I can get better quality used then that would be better. Reels don't have to be fancy. Some little cardinals would work or something else for that matter. I like the looks of the spider lok holder as it can be removed easily as I bass fish as well. If nothing appears I will just buy new.

[fishin813]

Depending on needs - Spyder Loc's are nice - i have 2 sets on rear of boat
to me they are somewhat overkill for what you want to do. Well machined etc.
I use Tite-Loc's up front - just for simplicity - get the 24 in t-bar vs the 16.
You can put a 5 rod holder in it -only have to have rod holder- lock washer
your ready to go. Now you have a 10 spread instead of 8.
Simple to set up - knock down...........
14 ft rods are the most common used - get you away from boat & sound
of trolling motor
Pinnacle - Uncle Bucks -Shakespear Crappie Hunter (real bad) Hy-Tek are not rods
i would start out with
You want a medium wgt rod with a backbone - limber, fast tipped (black widow
style) will be in trash on first trip.
E-bay can find nice reasonable reels for around 5 -8 each = they are great.
Grizzly Jig Co - excellant people to work with and can read up on what equipment
you might want. They are on Internet and will send you Catalog - just call them
Later my friend

[CrappiePappy]

Having been a die hard single pole jig slinger for decades, I know what you're going through and why you're cautious.

I started with 10' rods and eventually got three 14' rods, so I could fish straight out the front instead of having to fish off to the side at 45-60deg angle.

Bought my two 4rod Hi-Tek Elite V rod holders from a member in this forum. Received a 14' BnM PST as a Christmas present, and got that same friend to buy me two Capps/Coleman 14' rods at a discount. Used some baitcast reels that weren't being used for anything, at the time. Even that little bit of "spider rigging equipment" and I'm catching fish that I may not have when using other methods.

I'd keep my eyes on this forum, as there's always someone selling rods, reels, & rod holders. You might even keep an eye on the Member Sponsor Classified forum, and watch for "Locator79" to post a sale on some used reels. May even run across a Sponsor sale for rods, too.

... cp

[Tennessee Trey]

Pinnacle rods will be fine. I have been fishing 12 footers for 4 years and they have caught a lot of fish. $70 for 4 from Grizzly is a cheap way to get started.
I use Mitchell Avocet IV spinning reels on the Pinnacles.Nice little reel for the purpose with a decent drag. Cabela's has them on sale for $18 right now.
So for less the $150 you can have a set of 4 that will catch fish.
I will say this. I messed around with several rods of different brands for a while. When I finally broke down and purchased a matching set of rods I started catching more fish.
It is easier to see the bite when all of the rods have identical profiles.

[gixxer420]

Pinnacle looks to be the way to go and prob easiest on wallet. Will check Wally world tomorrow and see what I might stumble across.

Okay I'm good for the rods and reels. Now onto the rod holders. If anyone has one they arent using with 4 holders let me know.

Thx all for the info and PM's

[ShilohRed]

If you have a welder and cutting torch. Best bet is to make your own setup. I can get some pics of the old setup I used. Its made from flat steel pipe and fittings. Takes a couple of hours to make. And fits around your seat pole. And works great.
Pete

[Eagle 1]

monks has shimano reels on the cheap if you are going spinning reels . I will say that I double spent having replaced rods, reels, and rod holders . lol buy the good stuff . It will resale .jmo .

[EarlWaynetom]

Get some nice spinning reels and bait-casters on eBay with 10 or more bearings for 10.00 to 20.00 dollars. Come from Asia but the bait asters are so good I use them bass fishing.